Guidebook for Queens
Food Scene
Awesome coal-oven pizzas, wonderful pastas and craft beer. Best to go before 8 when it gets a bit crowded. They have a lovely outdoor patio if the weather is nice. I recommend the burrata and tomato toast as well as the mushroom.
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Milkflower
34-12 31st AveAwesome coal-oven pizzas, wonderful pastas and craft beer. Best to go before 8 when it gets a bit crowded. They have a lovely outdoor patio if the weather is nice. I recommend the burrata and tomato toast as well as the mushroom.
There are many good Greek restaurants, but this is a must since it by Astoria Park and the food is really fresh. You must try the zucchini croquettes and the cabbage salad. I also like their whiting.
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Agnanti
19-06 Ditmars BlvdThere are many good Greek restaurants, but this is a must since it by Astoria Park and the food is really fresh. You must try the zucchini croquettes and the cabbage salad. I also like their whiting.
Great music scene with interesting drinks and good BBQ options. It can be a bit loud, but worth a visit.
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The Strand Smokehouse
25-27 BroadwayGreat music scene with interesting drinks and good BBQ options. It can be a bit loud, but worth a visit.
Nice coffee with fresh pastries and the people are really nice.
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Astoria Coffee
30-04 30th StNice coffee with fresh pastries and the people are really nice.
One of my favorite wine and cheese places in the city. Amazing small plates and locally-sourced cheeses with a great wine list. Good very early because it is small and they do not take reservations. I recommend getting there when it opens at 5pm.
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Casellula
401 W 52nd StOne of my favorite wine and cheese places in the city. Amazing small plates and locally-sourced cheeses with a great wine list. Good very early because it is small and they do not take reservations. I recommend getting there when it opens at 5pm.
Parks & Nature
Rotating sculpture park with lovely gardens. Good place for a picnic.
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I-Socrates Sculpture Park
32-01 Vernon BlvdRotating sculpture park with lovely gardens. Good place for a picnic.
Amazing views of Manhattan and good people watching.
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Gantry Plaza State Park
4-44 47th RdAmazing views of Manhattan and good people watching.
Beautiful park located in one of my favorite neighborhoods in all of NYC - the Village. Beyond the people watching, there is usually entertainment. I would recommend going mid-afternoon or at night.
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Washington Square Park
Washington SquareBeautiful park located in one of my favorite neighborhoods in all of NYC - the Village. Beyond the people watching, there is usually entertainment. I would recommend going mid-afternoon or at night.
Arts & Culture
If you love film and television then this is a must see. Small, but packed with history and interactive exhibits.
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I-Museum of the Moving Image
36-01 35th AveIf you love film and television then this is a must see. Small, but packed with history and interactive exhibits.
Sightseeing
Graffiti artists have made this place their own after Five Points was demolished several years ago. The murals are changed every six months.
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Welling Court Mural Project
11-98 Welling CtGraffiti artists have made this place their own after Five Points was demolished several years ago. The murals are changed every six months.
If it is still summer when you visit, it is worth the ferry ride to experience New Yorkers at the beach. The water can be a bit rough so be careful. Make sure you get some Venezuelan arepas on the boardwalk - delicious.
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Rockaway Beach
If it is still summer when you visit, it is worth the ferry ride to experience New Yorkers at the beach. The water can be a bit rough so be careful. Make sure you get some Venezuelan arepas on the boardwalk - delicious.
Drinks & Nightlife
Interesting locale as well as bar hidden away in Grand Central - good drinks as well.
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The Campbell
15 Vanderbilt AveInteresting locale as well as bar hidden away in Grand Central - good drinks as well.
Wonderful selections of meats and cheeses along with craft beer. They also have a patio.
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Astoria Bier & Cheese
3414 BroadwayWonderful selections of meats and cheeses along with craft beer. They also have a patio.
Not your typical nightclub since it is Brazilian. They have live music and a very small dance floor. I
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Beija Flor
38-02 29th StNot your typical nightclub since it is Brazilian. They have live music and a very small dance floor. I
Shopping
Cute local Astoria fare along with candles and gifts to take home. Reasonably-priced
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Lockwood
32-15 33rd StCute local Astoria fare along with candles and gifts to take home. Reasonably-priced
Essentials
Sai Organics
30-21 30th AveOrganic products only and no meat.
They carry all Greek products and they also make a nice take-out lunch every day which is delicious.
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Titan Foods
2556 31st StThey carry all Greek products and they also make a nice take-out lunch every day which is delicious.